Transportation & Facilities Coordinator (Full-Time/30 Hours Per Week)

Champaign County Regional Planning Commission is seeking a Transportation and Facilities Coordinator to join our Early Childhood Team. Champaign County RPC is a people-focused agency made up of over 100 programs designed to generate possibilities for all within our community. A great deal of planning goes into creating opportunities where people can succeed on their own, and RPC is doing that work. From analysis to policy guidance to offering services to our communities, RPC’s people plan for people.

The Transportation and Facilities Coordinator is responsible for coordinating safe transportation of Head Start children, parents, staff, volunteers, supplies, and equipment. Additionally, the Transportation and Facilities Coordinator schedules the regular, incidental, and routine maintenance of buses. Other duties include performing incidental custodial and facility maintenance tasks as needed, managing and distributing adequate inventory and stocking of site supplies, and supervising and training bus drivers.

This is an excellent opportunity for a self-starter to work autonomously and provide ideas for continuous improvement projects. Candidates must be highly skilled with repairing equipment, light electrical issues, building maintenance, computer route management, computer systems, inventory management, and fleet maintenance. Candidates must have prior success with leading teams and communicating effectively with adults and children. The Transportation and Facilities Coordinator role is very physical, fast-paced and requires the ability to adjust to a constantly changing work environment.

The job description may be viewed at https://ccrpc.org/jobs/job-descriptions/.

Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (30 minute lunch break), M-F
Status: Full-Time/Year-Round/30 Hours Per Week/52-Weeks
Starting Wage: $24.24 - $26.00

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED). An Associate Degree is preferred in Facilities Management or related field.
• At least two years of experience as a bus driver preferred.
• At least two years of supervisory and leadership is preferred.
• Knowledge of laws and rules pertaining to the transportation of children preferred.
• Knowledge of basic vehicle mechanic processes and maintenance practices of transportation vehicles preferred.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures applicable to transportation of children and use of motor vehicles preferred.
• Ability to travel to meetings and other work sites.
• Safety, health and CPR/First Aid training preferred.
• Must meet all requirements for childcare staff as defined by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.
• Must meet requirements of bus staff defined by the Illinois Department of Transportation, including State of Illinois CDL and School Bus Driver’s permit.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to obtain a State of Illinois Commercial Driver’s License and School Bus Driver’s Permit within two months of employment.
• Must be able to maintain an Illinois School Bus Driver physical annually and pass random drug tests.

Competitive benefits, health insurance, dental insurance, retirement, tuition reimbursement, high-quality programming, and great work environment!

Applicants may apply at: www.ccrpc.org/rpcjobs

CCRPC is EEO/AA/ADA employer.


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